ZIP Code 52003 — Dubuque, IA Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 52003 (Dubuque, Iowa) is worth about $343,000 at roughly $184 per square foot — 1% more affordable than the Dubuque median and 17% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$343,000

Typical home value

$184

Price per sq ft

#3 of 4

Dubuque ZIPs by value

-1%

vs Dubuque median

How 52003 compares

ZIP 52003 is one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Dubuque: its typical home value of $343,000 ranks #3 of the 4 Dubuque ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $211,000 in 52001 to $384,000 in 52073). Per square foot it costs about $184, against $194 for Dubuque as a whole, $135 for Iowa, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 52003	$343,000	$184
Dubuque, IA	$347,500	$194
Iowa	$212,000	$135
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 52003

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $184 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$184,000
1,500 sq ft	$276,000
2,000 sq ft	$368,000
2,500 sq ft	$460,000
3,000 sq ft	$552,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 52003

To buy the typical $343,000 home in ZIP 52003 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $93,000 a year (about $2,180 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $111,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$17,200	$2,710/mo	$116,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$34,300	$2,590/mo	$111,000/yr
20%	$68,600	$2,180/mo	$93,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 52003

At about $184 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 52003:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$200k	1090 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$250k	1360 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k	1630 sq ft	around the typical home here
$400k	2170 sq ft	around the typical home here
$500k	2720 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 52003 home.

Estimate a specific home in 52003

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 52003 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Dubuque ZIP codes by home value

Where 52003 sits among Dubuque’s 4 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	52073	$384,000	$203
2	52002	$352,000	$226
3	52003 (this page)	$343,000	$184
4	52001	$211,000	$149

ZIP 52003 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 52003? +

The typical home in ZIP 52003 (Dubuque, IA) is worth about $343,000 as of 2026. That is 1% more affordable than the Dubuque median of $347,500 and 17% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 52003? +

About $184 per square foot in 52003, versus $194 across Dubuque and $135 across Iowa. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $276,000 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $460,000.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 52003? +

For the typical $343,000 home in ZIP 52003, a household income of about $93,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $111,000; with 5% down about $116,000.

Is 52003 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Dubuque, 52003 ranks #3 of 4 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Dubuque. Nationally it is about average.

See the full Dubuque home values page, all Iowa cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.